Air France
French flag carrier airline, founded 1933, part of the Air France-KLM Group.
Founded in 1933, Air France is France’s flag carrier, based at Charles de Gaulle Airport and part of the Air France-KLM Group.
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Air France is France’s flag carrier and one of Europe’s largest airlines. It was formed in 1933 through the merger of several French aviation companies. The carrier is based at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and operates domestic, European and long-haul passenger services, as well as cargo flights.
The airline forms one half of the Air France-KLM Group, alongside KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. It is also a founding member of the SkyTeam alliance, which links schedules and loyalty benefits across partner carriers. Air France uses Paris Charles de Gaulle as its main connecting hub and Paris Orly for selected domestic and regional services. Its network and state identity give it a practical role in French trade, tourism and repatriation operations during overseas disruption.
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